Joakim

Saints named Joakim

• Venerable Joakim KrčovskiMay 23A monk associated with Osogovo Monastery near Kriva Palanka, who reposed in 1820.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Joakim?

The name day of Joakim is May 23, the feast of Venerable Joakim Krčovski.

II.Which saints bore the name Joakim?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Joakim, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Joakim a good baptismal name?

Yes. Joakim is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Venerable Joakim Krčovski as patron.